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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional...or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28... 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional...or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28... 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software...
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... 56 Touch Screen Problems 57 Network Problems 58 Power Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local...-Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico...
... 56 Touch Screen Problems 57 Network Problems 58 Power Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local...-Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico...
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...For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow ...the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at the time of...
...For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow ...the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at the time of...
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... instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that... the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer...
... instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that... the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15
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..., type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 18 Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in... instructions. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see the documentation that shipped with your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to a network. 5.
..., type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 18 Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in... instructions. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see the documentation that shipped with your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to a network. 5.
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... Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. If you cannot connect to the Internet. Setting ...Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. Save and...
... Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. If you cannot connect to the Internet. Setting ...Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. Save and...
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... pad. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom in the active window. To zoom out: Move...
... pad. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom in the active window. To zoom out: Move...
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... video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on page 44. 43 A solid white...
... video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on page 44. 43 A solid white...
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...active window like pages in a playlist. 44 Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view ...-in : Move two fingers apart to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to open context-sensitive...
...active window like pages in a playlist. 44 Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view ...-in : Move two fingers apart to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to open context-sensitive...
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...Pan - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll right or left on the screen. Move two fingers in a circular motion. 45 You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in the desired direction to... activate horizontal scrolling. Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger to the right or left . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll through content. Rotate Allows you to rotate the...
...Pan - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll right or left on the screen. Move two fingers in a circular motion. 45 You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in the desired direction to... activate horizontal scrolling. Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger to the right or left . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll through content. Rotate Allows you to rotate the...
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...NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files ...from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service ...
...NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files ...from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service ...
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...provides access to the Internet. • YouPaint - Play touch-enabled games. • Documents - NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can also be available based on the selections you to download songs when connected to your computer. • Music - Select ... pictures. • Games - Drag the Dell Stage window to the Documents folder on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an ...
...provides access to the Internet. • YouPaint - Play touch-enabled games. • Documents - NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can also be available based on the selections you to download songs when connected to your computer. • Music - Select ... pictures. • Games - Drag the Dell Stage window to the Documents folder on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an ...
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...it in the web browser. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of your favorite web pages. These notes will appear on your frequently-used programs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop • StickyNotes - • Photo - Click or touch the web ...page preview to the Internet. • Dell Web - You can create slideshows and collections of up to your desktop. •...
...it in the web browser. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of your favorite web pages. These notes will appear on your frequently-used programs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop • StickyNotes - • Photo - Click or touch the web ...page preview to the Internet. • Dell Web - You can create slideshows and collections of up to your desktop. •...
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... as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. The touch screen may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 57 CAUTION: Do not use water or cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch... Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are blocking...
... as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. The touch screen may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 57 CAUTION: Do not use water or cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch... Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are blocking...
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...If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...; Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2.
...If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...; Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2.
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...Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your own backup media. System Performance ...Improvement Offers - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DellSupportCenter.com. Get Help - Using Support Tools Detailed System Information -
...Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your own backup media. System Performance ...Improvement Offers - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DellSupportCenter.com. Get Help - Using Support Tools Detailed System Information -
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System Restore does not monitor your data files. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the ...
System Restore does not monitor your data files. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the ...
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... System 6. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of purchase. Follow the instructions on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides... additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1....
... System 6. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of purchase. Follow the instructions on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides... additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1....
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...of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased... is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen. 73 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo...
...of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased... is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen. 73 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo...
